I didn't have a gynecologist and asked my girlfriend and she made an appointment for me with hers, a day she could go with me. She took me to the office and sat in the waiting room waiting. She had told me wonderful stories; she, her mother, and grandmother all use to go the same time and then go out to lunch together afterwards as a treat!

I remember that story and try to think about all the women having exams past and present, and make sure I have a good rapport with my doctor, etc.